Physiotherapists for children (paediatric physiotherapists) can help children with disabilities to improve movement and function in the body caused by problems with muscles, bones or the nervous system. The paediatric physiotherapist has specialised knowledge and experience of how children develop and acquire physical skills. The therapist is concerned with assessing,
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) work with children who may have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing. They will show you ways to support your child’s communication or feeding skills. Communication skills The development of communication involves many skills including: social interaction play movement of the mouth and speech
If you’re worried that your child may have a disability, talk to your GP or public health nurse as soon as possible. They can discuss what will happen next. n next.They may refer you to a local health professional or to a children’s disability service. They can help you to
We treat children with minor injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, do not require a visit to the Emergency Department (ED) and that are not appropriate for their local GP. The Urgent Care Centre is a walk-in service. CHI at Connolly is located on the grounds of Connolly Hospital
There are over 1,500 community pharmacies in Ireland, and most people visit their pharmacy several times a year, if not more. A pharmacy is oftne the first place you visit when you feel unwell and provides a wide range of advices and treatment services. Your pharmacist is a healthcare professional
The National Steering Group (NSG) supporting the implementation of the National Strategy & Policy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland are delighted to present the implementation framework for the Strategy. The NSG includes representatives from Disability Services Strategy and Planning, the National Clinical Programme for Rehabilitation Medicine, Acute
What is a Personalised Budget? A personalised budget is an amount of funding that a person with a disability may be considered for by the HSE. If a person qualifies for a Personalised Budget they can make their own arrangements to meet their support needs, instead of having their needs
Children’s disability services are for children and young people up to 18 years. Your child’s needs may be met at your local health centre. For example, if they have a speech delay your local speech and language therapist can often deliver the help you need. However, in some cases you
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